February 6, 2011

spontaneity

4 of 30

marrakech, morocco: 5eme fevrier
wood & bone necklace - vintage, secondskinstyle via etsy / cashmere cardigan - Cynthia Rowley via Marshall's / gray tank - Anthropologie / painted wood bangle - vintage, childhood dress-up box / belt - boyfriend's / skirt - Zara / tights - Target / flats - Zara

I am a pretty serious planner. I am a perfectionist, Type A, Virgo/Libra cusp - so I make lists. The day that Kendi announced this round of the 30for30, I started a list of what items I wanted to remix, then a series of sub-lists to plan out the different outfits I could make with each piece. Then I started making polyvore sets of all the possible remixes, so I could easily visualize all my options. This is how much I plan just to put on clothes.

Which is why it's shocking that this outfit came together totally spontaneously, and I absolutely love it. I've grown a little weary of wearing pants every day since we've gotten to Morocco, so I thought a lazy Saturday at home would be a great time to break out something a little more 'immodest.' This skirt was a late addition to my 30 (hello, #28!), from the same surprise trip to Zara that resulted in my new jacket, so I hadn't planned any outfits around it yet. I wanted to stick with a pretty low-key, earthy color palette to keep the spotlight on the rusty orange, and topped it off with a wider belt 'borrowed' from Chris and my vintage necklace from the queen of earth-tones herself, Christina. It felt great to get a little more 'dressed up,' even if only for eating grilled cheese and catching up on Gossip Girl.

marrakech, morocco: 5eme fevrier
marrakech, morocco: 5eme fevrier
marrakech, morocco: 5eme fevrier
And seriously, how cute are those scalloped pockets??

23 comments:

Courtney H. said...

I am always amazed at how you use such simple pieces to put together an outfit that is completely original. Love the orange skirt- excited to see you mix it more!

Sophie said...

thats serious organisation! I used to outfit plan for 6th form to start with, then gave up after a while.
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Archives said...

omg! you ARE a planner! i just kinda sorta thought of a few outfits and am hoping for the best....

this skirt is a great addition to your mix!

Anja said...

sweet outfit. I especially like the cardigan and the skirt! Cute new buy!!

Orphaned Apparel said...

Adore the earthy color palette! Really love this look. :)

marvi said...

i love this outfit! i just found your blog and it is already one of my favorites. i really like your style and as a travel geek it's fun to live vicariously through you :)

Jade said...

Super cute- you look great. I love all the solid colors, but they come together in a really great way.

Lyddiegal said...

I love everything about this look! The color of the skirt and pocket ruffles are to die for!

Sara Jane Elizabeth said...

You are seriously a layering virtuoso. How will I ever learn your ways? This outfit is so wonderful--I just love that skirt so much!

And silly Moroccans. But, I suppose respectful dress is necessary!

academichic said...

I love these color pairings and that gorgeous necklace! I need to scour Etsy for some great finds like that! S.

Stylepint said...

This is a great outfit and it seems like your spontaneity is a great addition for putting together you outfits! Embrace the unplanned! =)

emily said...

Thank you Courtney, that is so kind of you to say!

I feel like my combinations have gotten so much more interesting since I started keeping an inspiration folder on my laptop, it's been a great way to get ideas for new ways to remix the pieces I already own.

emily said...

Admittedly, I am kind of a crazy person. I also tend to use this kind of list-making as a way of entertaining myself during odd spots of free time.

emily said...

I have to say, I will be sad to leave Morocco's gorgeously warm weather, but I am just dying to have my (somewhat self-imposed) ban on short skirts lifted so I can wear this sucker out! I never knew this rusty color would go with abso-frickin-lutely everything I own!

emily said...

Thanks Anja! I'll definitely be wearing this combo again once the 30x30 is over...

emily said...

Can you believe I used to be put-off by earthtones? What was I thinking??

emily said...

Thanks marvi, and welcome! To be honest, I am still sort of in disbelief that I get to take this incredible trip, and I'm so glad to be able to share it here. :)

emily said...

Thank you!

emily said...

When I saw these pockets, I immediately thought of all the super-cute scalloped hem shorts I've been seeing - for me, the pocket detail seems like a much more accessible way to wear the trend, and one that hopefully won't look dated once the trend has passed.

emily said...

Haha, thanks! I have to admit, much as I love real summer weather, I love the transitional seasons the most because I get to wear so many more layers!

emily said...

I totally lucked out with this necklace - I happened to see it on Christina's blog while I was at work, and I immediately whipped out my iphone to surreptitiously check if it was for sale yet on her etsy. As luck would have it, she had just put up the listing - I think I feverishly clicked the "buy now" button before even seeing the price! (Fortunately for me, it cost far less than I would have been willing to pay for it.)

emily said...

I'm definitely hoping to have more happy accidents like this one in my 30x30 :)

BetweenLaundryDays said...

I think this is my favorite outfit of yours yet. The colors and the necklace are just fantastic!

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